Howies
- Food served: Mon–Fri noon–2.30pm, 6–10pm; Sat/Sun noon-4pm, 6–10pm.
- Pre-theatre times: N
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 7
- Also offers: Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Pre-theatre menu, Outdoor tables
- Music on stereo: Easy listening
- Capacity: 60
- Largest group: 65
- Open since: 1995
- Average price:
£6.95 (set lunch)
£20 (evening meal) - House wine: £11.50 per bottle
- BYOB: £3 corkage
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The 2011/12 edition of The List's Eating & Drinking Guide is out now – only £5.95 (+p&p).
This review is taken from the current (2011) edition.
Main review see Howies at Waterloo
Reviews of Howies (208 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh)
- 1. Disappointed in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh – 29 August 2011, 12:54amHowiesReport
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INCONSISTENT QUALITY
Whilst this might be a symptom of end of festival fatigue, I was exceedingly disappointed by the food at the Bruntsfield branch of Howies today. I had ordered: Marinated Atlantic Prawns, baby spinach, garden peas, chilli and lime dressing
and was served soggy lettuce RATHER than spinach
Swimming in plain oil RATHER than a chilli and lime dressing.
Along with some defrosted prawns and peas.
Whilst the waitress was very efficient, the kitchen is clearly cutting corners and seems quite happy to send out food of substandard quality.
I had always been a fan of Howies but after this meal, I would no longer recommend it. If you are looking for a place that is reasonably priced and of reliable quality in Bruntsfield you would be better placed going to Montpeliers across the road.
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